Van Gerwen powers into round two at UK Open

Teenage wonderkid Michael van Gerwen powered into round two of the Blue Square UK Open as the tournament began on Thursday - but American Ray Carver was the biggest casualty of the opening night.

Van Gerwen, the 18-year-old third favourite for the event, overcame Chris McTernan 8-1 at the Reebok Stadium to begin his challenge for a first major PDC title.